Fragrance comparison

Dark Leather vs Cuir de Russie

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Dark Leather

Rayhaan

3.8543 votes

Rank #13,732 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Cuir de Russie

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.007 votes

Rank #42,529 LeatherAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuir de Russie takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dark Leather
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cuir de Russie
Choose it for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dark Leather1/3

Cuir de Russie2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cuir de Russie
Sillage & projection: Cuir de Russie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Leather

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Dark LeatherRayhaan

Cuir de RussieSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

29 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCuir de Russie

SillageCuir de Russie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

smoky77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

leather100%

animalic92%

woody84%

smoky77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both leather, smoky and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pink PepperClary SageJuniper

Heart

OrrisMate

Base

BirchTonkaAmberLeather

Top

Clary SageBirchLemonBlood OrangeBergamotLavenderViolet

Heart

TruffleViolet LeafOrrisDamask RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherAmbergrisCastoreumMimosaCivetSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Orris, Birch and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer35

Fall100

Winter82

Day91

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDark LeatherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Leather by Rayhaan is a masculine scent that centers on a heavy, distinct birch and leather accord. Launched in 2023, it leans into a rugged, nocturnal aesthetic that works well in crisp autumn air. It provides a serious, woody profile for men who prefer dry, non-sweet fragrances for evening wear or outdoor setti…

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Cuir de Russie by Sultan Pasha Attars is an artisanal leather scent that leans heavily into animalic, woody, and smoky facets. It offers a dense, complex profile where birch and oily leather anchor the composition, supported by floral hints like violet and lily-of-the-valley. Designed for cold weather, this attar perf…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dark Leather or Cuir de Russie?

Cuir de Russie takes 2 of 3 categories. Dark Leather is rated 3.85/5 from 43 votes; Cuir de Russie is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Dark Leather for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cuir de Russie for a leather and animalic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Leather or Cuir de Russie?

Cuir de Russie lasts longest (Cuir de Russie 75/100, Dark Leather 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Leather or Cuir de Russie?

Cuir de Russie projects furthest (Cuir de Russie 78/100, Dark Leather 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Leather and Cuir de Russie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, smoky and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Orris, Birch and Amber.

Is Dark Leather or Cuir de Russie better for summer or winter?

Dark Leather suits evening wear; Cuir de Russie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Leather and Cuir de Russie?

Dark Leather has top notes of Pink Pepper, Clary Sage and Juniper, heart notes of Orris and Mate, a base of Birch, Tonka, Amber and Leather. Cuir de Russie has top notes of Clary Sage, Birch, Lemon and Blood Orange, heart notes of Truffle, Violet Leaf, Orris and Damask Rose, a base of Leather, Ambergris, Castoreum and Mimosa.